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Although he is a talented [[illusionist]], Arijani cannot disguise himself in a pleasing form, as most rakshasa do. Instead, he can only assume despicable aspects, such as that of the viewer's worst enemy.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 60">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 60</ref>
Although he is a talented [[illusionist]], Arijani cannot disguise himself in a pleasing form, as most rakshasa do. Instead, he can only assume despicable aspects, such as that of the viewer's worst enemy.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 60">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 60</ref>


Maharaja Arijani resides in [[Mahakala]], in [[Bahru]]. There, he is served by the [[Dark Sisters]], whom through him, must provide to [[Kali]] daily human sacrifice.<ref name="RLPHB p.68">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.69</ref>
Maharaja Arijani resides in [[Mahakala]], in [[Bahru]]. There, he is served by the [[Dark Sisters]], who through him, must provide a daily human sacrifice to [[Kali]].<ref name="RLPHB p.68">[[Ravenloft Player's Handbook]] p.69</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Arijani is a [[traitor]] to his kind and to his father, [[Ravana]] (or rather, the [[Avatar of Ravana]]), having received the scorn of the rakshasa for most of his life.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref> Although Ravana is a [[deity]] venerated by the rakshasa, Arijani's mother was [[Mahiji]], then [[high priest]] of the hated goddess [[Kali]] and a leader of the [[Dark Sisters]].<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 58">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 58</ref> To compound things, the [[Avatar of Kali]] delivered Arijanni to a home of low [[caste]] rank<ref name="RLCS: Domains and Denizens p. 51">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p. 51</ref>. He lived as an [[outcast|pariah]] shunned by his fellow rakshasa<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref> and languished in a position of low social importance<ref name="RLCS: Domains and Denizens p. 51">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p. 51</ref>. This alienated Arijani from his own kind, such that he arranged the [[death]] of many rakshasa in the conflict with [[human]]s. Gradually, Arijani's [[manipulation]]s became so great that the people of [[Bahru]] began [[hunting]] their former [[hunter]]s.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref>
Arijani is a [[traitor]] to his kind and to his father [[Ravana]] (or rather, the [[Avatar of Ravana]]), having received the scorn of the rakshasas for most of his life.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref> Although Ravana is a [[deity]] venerated by the rakshasas, Arijani's mother was [[Mahiji]], then [[high priest|high priestess]] of the hated goddess [[Kali]] and a leader of the [[Dark Sisters]].<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 58">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 58</ref> To compound things, the [[Avatar of Kali]] delivered Arijani to a home of low [[caste]] rank<ref name="RLCS: Domains and Denizens p. 51">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p. 51</ref>. He lived as a [[outcast|pariah]], shunned by his fellow rakshasas<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref>, and languished in a position of low social importance<ref name="RLCS: Domains and Denizens p. 51">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p. 51</ref>. This alienated Arijani from his own kind, to the point that he arranged the [[death]] of many rakshasas in the conflict with [[human]]s. Gradually, Arijani's [[manipulation]]s became so great that the people of [[Bahru]] began [[hunting]] their former [[hunter]]s.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref>


Arijani's depredations climaxed with rakshasa retaliatory siege against Bahru. Although the city fell, the cost was massive casualties on both sides and the city left in [[ruins]]. Angered and disgusted by Arijani's actions, Ravana sent his [[avatar]] to dispatch his prodigal son. However, Arijani conspired with Mahiji and lured the avatar into a [[trap]]. Thus rendered helpless, Ravana offered Arijani a [[wish]] in return for his release. Ravana accepted the offer, wishing to become immune to the attacks of rakshasas. The wish was granted, but [[Arijani slays Ravana's avatar|Arijani slew the avatar]] anyway. Such was the level of this [[treachery]] that [[the Mists]] brought [[Sri Raji]] into [[the Demiplane of Dread]].<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref>
Arijani's depredations climaxed with the rakshasas staging a retaliatory siege against Bahru. Although the city fell, the cost was massive casualties on both sides. The city was left in [[ruins]]. Angered and disgusted by Arijani's actions, Ravana sent his [[avatar]] to dispatch his prodigal son. However, Arijani conspired with Mahiji and lured the avatar into a [[trap]]. Thus rendered helpless, Ravana offered Arijani a [[wish]] in return for his release. Ravana accepted the offer, wishing to become immune to the attacks of rakshasas. The wish was granted, but [[Arijani slays Ravana's avatar|Arijani slew the avatar]] anyway. Such was the level of his [[treachery]] that [[the Mists]] brought [[Sri Raji]] into [[the Demiplane of Dread]].<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref>


==Current Sketch==
==Current Sketch==
Arijani dwells high on the [[Yamata Mountains]], in the ruins of Bahru, now known as [[the Accursed City]]. Arijani serves Kali in order to stave off the [[wrath]] of Ravana, whom Arijani mistakenly believes has [[imprisoned] him in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref><ref name="RLCS: Domains and Denizens p. 51">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p. 51</ref> Despite  Ravana's seeming [[punishment]], Arijani receives some small consolation with the command of the Dark Sisters as his minions.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 61">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 61</ref>
Arijani dwells high on the [[Yahasha Mountains]], in the ruins of Bahru, now known as [[the Accursed City]]. Arijani serves Kali in order to stave off the [[wrath]] of Ravana, whom Arijani mistakenly believes has [[imprisoned]] him in the [[Land of Mists]].<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 59">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 59</ref><ref name="RLCS: Domains and Denizens p. 51">[[Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens]] p. 51</ref> Despite  Ravana's seeming [[punishment]], Arijani receives some small consolation with the command of the Dark Sisters as his minions.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 61">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 61</ref>


[[The Dark Powers]] [[cursed]] Arijani never to use his [[shapechanging]] abilities to take on forms other than those that frighten and disturb. Ever adaptive, Arijani has come to exult in his ability to terrify his lessers.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 60">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 60</ref> He is less joyful in the knowledge that [[Ravana's Bane]], the [[weapon]] he used to murder his father, is somewhere out there in the wilds of Sri Raji. It may very well be used to kill him just as it did his father before him.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 61">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 61</ref>
[[The Dark Powers]] [[cursed]] Arijani never to use his [[shapechanging]] abilities to take on forms other than those that frighten and disturb. Ever adaptive, Arijani has come to exult in his ability to terrify his lessers.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 60">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 60</ref> He is less joyful in the knowledge that [[Ravana's Bane]], the [[weapon]] he used to murder his father, is somewhere out there in the wilds of Sri Raji. It may very well be used to kill him just as it did his father before him.<ref name="Web of Illusion p. 61">[[Web of Illusion]] p. 61</ref>
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Male [[Rakshasa]] [[Cleric]] 6 of [[Kali]] / [[Sorcerer]] 5, [[Chaotic Evil]], [[CR 20]]
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Latest revision as of 15:44, 4 December 2025

Arijani is the Rakshasa Darklord of Sri Raji. He is the son of the Rakshasa deity Ravana and Mahiji.[1]

Although he is a talented illusionist, Arijani cannot disguise himself in a pleasing form, as most rakshasa do. Instead, he can only assume despicable aspects, such as that of the viewer's worst enemy.[2]

Maharaja Arijani resides in Mahakala, in Bahru. There, he is served by the Dark Sisters, who through him, must provide a daily human sacrifice to Kali.[3]

Background

Arijani is a traitor to his kind and to his father Ravana (or rather, the Avatar of Ravana), having received the scorn of the rakshasas for most of his life.[4] Although Ravana is a deity venerated by the rakshasas, Arijani's mother was Mahiji, then high priestess of the hated goddess Kali and a leader of the Dark Sisters.[1] To compound things, the Avatar of Kali delivered Arijani to a home of low caste rank[5]. He lived as a pariah, shunned by his fellow rakshasas[4], and languished in a position of low social importance[5]. This alienated Arijani from his own kind, to the point that he arranged the death of many rakshasas in the conflict with humans. Gradually, Arijani's manipulations became so great that the people of Bahru began hunting their former hunters.[4]

Arijani's depredations climaxed with the rakshasas staging a retaliatory siege against Bahru. Although the city fell, the cost was massive casualties on both sides. The city was left in ruins. Angered and disgusted by Arijani's actions, Ravana sent his avatar to dispatch his prodigal son. However, Arijani conspired with Mahiji and lured the avatar into a trap. Thus rendered helpless, Ravana offered Arijani a wish in return for his release. Ravana accepted the offer, wishing to become immune to the attacks of rakshasas. The wish was granted, but Arijani slew the avatar anyway. Such was the level of his treachery that the Mists brought Sri Raji into the Demiplane of Dread.[4]

Current Sketch

Arijani dwells high on the Yahasha Mountains, in the ruins of Bahru, now known as the Accursed City. Arijani serves Kali in order to stave off the wrath of Ravana, whom Arijani mistakenly believes has imprisoned him in the Land of Mists.[4][5] Despite Ravana's seeming punishment, Arijani receives some small consolation with the command of the Dark Sisters as his minions.[6]

The Dark Powers cursed Arijani never to use his shapechanging abilities to take on forms other than those that frighten and disturb. Ever adaptive, Arijani has come to exult in his ability to terrify his lessers.[2] He is less joyful in the knowledge that Ravana's Bane, the weapon he used to murder his father, is somewhere out there in the wilds of Sri Raji. It may very well be used to kill him just as it did his father before him.[6]

Statistics

2nd Edition

male rakshasa Illusionist 13/Priest of Kali 9; Hit Dice 13+39; Chaotic Evil[1][7]

3rd Edition

Chaotic Evil male Rakshasa Cleric 6 of Kali / Sorcerer 5 (CR 20)

Pathfinder 1st Edition

Chaotic Evil male rakshasa Cleric 8 / Sorcerer 5 (CR 20)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Web of Illusion p. 58
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Web of Illusion p. 60
  3. ↑ Ravenloft Player's Handbook p.69
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Web of Illusion p. 59
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens p. 51
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Web of Illusion p. 61
  7. ↑ Ravenloft Campaign Setting: Domains and Denizens p. 49

Data from the Ravenloft Catalogue

Ravenloft Third Edition
Web of Illusion

Ravenloft Campaign Setting - p50
Web of Illusion - p56, cover

Ravenloft Campaign Setting - p49
Web of Illusion - p58

Ravenloft Third Edition - p162
Secrets of the Dread Realms - p7
Ravenloft Campaign Setting:Domains and Denizens - pp41,49-52
Web of Illusion - pp58-61
Realm of Terror - p85


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